I enjoy watching him play, and I enjoy playing against him. He’s fantastic.All-Star Kobe Bryant

His match-up is difficult. He’s strong. He’s able to make some step-throughs or some pivots that get him by our defenders.Legendary coach Phil Jackson

I’ll say this, every team Paul Pierce passed on his way to Boston is sick about it. Boston is very, very lucky.Former Kings executive Jerry Reynolds

He’s a far, far better person than he is a basketball player.North Carolina coach Roy Williams

There is not much that can stop him. He can really do some great things.Former teammate Raef LaFrentz

There’s no doubt the stabbing incident slowed him down, but to have the kind of season he did was amazing.Former Celtics coach Rick Pitino

I’d rather have Paul than anybody.Pitino

I was sympathetic to the frustration he had, but I thought he dealt with it pretty well.Celtics GM Danny Ainge

He plays slow. People think everything has to be fast. When I go to camps, I say that while other people beat you with quickness, Paul beats you with footwork. He's the king of ii.Celtics head coach Doc Rivers